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Donald Trump cries 'witch hunt' as he's spared jail in historic hush money trial | LBC reaction
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10:48Now PlayingDonald Trump proclaimed his innocence as he learned his sentence in his historic hush money trial. The incoming president was spared jail as a judge sentenced him to a no-penalty sentence - meaning he will avoid any time behind bars, a fine or probation.
Paul Brand hears from political expert Professor Richard Johnson and Republican Greg Swenson.
Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a New York court on criminal charges involving him trying to cover up paying 130,000 dollars (£105,300) in hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.
The former US President had pleaded not guilty to all counts, and denied any sexual encounter with Daniels.
Judge Juan M Merchan had previously said he would not give Mr Trump jail time, fines or probation, but Mr Trump's lawyers claim the case has distracted from the Republican's upcoming presidency.
Appearing via video link, Mr Trump branded the trial a "political witch hunt" designed to make him "lose the election."
Explaining his decision, Judge Merchan said the protections afforded to the office of the president are a "factor that overrides all others".
"Donald Trump, the ordinary citizen, Donald Trump the criminal defendant, would not be entitled to such considerable protections," he added.
"They do no reduce the seriousness of the crime or justify its commission in any way,” the judge said.
“The protections are, however, a legal mandate which, pursuant to the rule of law, this court must respect and follow. However, despite the extraordinary breadth of those protections, one power they do not provide is the power to erase a jury verdict.”
Judge Merchan continued: "It was the citizenry of this nation that recently decided that once again you should have the benefits of those protections which include, among other things, the supremacy clause and presidential immunity
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